Barrister and Solicitor
About The Position
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. One of Alberta Justice’s core businesses is to provide legal and strategic services to government which is done by the Legal Services Division. It includes providing legal advice, managing risks, and drafting legislation, regulations and orders-in-council. Legal Services is proud to be a learning organization and offers employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. Alberta Justice - Legal Services Division has an opportunity for you to join the Trade, Innovation, Post Secondary Legal Team (TIPS). TIPS provides legal and strategic advice to the Government of Alberta, including to the following departments: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (JETI), Advanced Education (AE), Tourism and Sport (TS), and Technology and Innovation (TI). We provide advice on contracts, grants and procurement matters, legislative development, implementation and interpretation, administrative law matters, access and privacy, risk management, departmental programs, and strategic initiatives. The work is fast paced and provided in a team environment.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required. For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required.
- Must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
- Civil Crown Counsel 2: Minimum of 4 years legal experience.
- Civil Crown Counsel 3: Minimum of 11 years legal experience.
- A cover letter is required along with your application. In your cover letter, please briefly summarize your: Legal experience and expertise, Relevant strengths and skills, and Reasons for interest in the position.
- Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing legal advice on: Contracts, grants and procurement
- The development of legislation and statutory instruments
- Statutory interpretation in a government context, including legislation specific to the Crown and/or public agencies
- The application of administrative law principles to decision-makers
- Governance matters respecting public agencies
Responsibilities
- Drafting substantive legal opinions (often with cross-team involvement)
- Providing legal and strategic advice to a diverse group of clients, with a focus on Administrative Law, Contracts Law, Corporate Law, Statutory Interpretation, Privacy Law
- Drafting and review of contracts, grants, and other legal agreements
- Providing legal advisory services for the development of legislative projects
- Advising on procurement issues
- Conducting legal research
- Acting as a resource for Legal Services Division colleagues
Benefits
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
